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131,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended ..... lubed (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
front brake discs worn/lipped
n/s/r shocker damp of oil
rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Body component likely to become detached rear exhaust heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
front brake discs worn/lipped
n/s/r shocker damp of oil
rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heat shield above back box insecure/rattling
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))
heat shield above back box insecure/rattling
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge, almost to chords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres cracked
Nearside Undertray not fully secure at rear of vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Undertray not fully secure at rear of vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
nearside front shock absorber leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
under trays obscuring some testable items
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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FV13 WHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV13 WHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was FV13 WHD registered?
FV13 WHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.
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